Who won the NBA All-Star Celebrity game? All you need to know about Team Bonds vs Team Rice

Watching serious basketball matches is something everyone enjoys, but watching the NBA All-Star Celebrity game is something completely different. It is a different experience altogether. If you missed out on it, well, we've got you covered. In this article, you will learn all about the 2025 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

It was the 74th edition of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. It took place at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The participants of the game include musicians, actors, online personalities as well as athletes from other sports. Not to mention, even retired basketball players take part in it.

The first match was between Team Bonds, coached by Barry Bonds, who is a former Major League Baseball player, and Team Rice, coached by Jerry Rice, who is a former National Football League player. People who've watched the game, know, it was an exciting match. If you are wondering which team won the match, then you better keep on reading.

Which team managed to win the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game? Let's find out

The match between Team Bonds and Team Rice was as thrilling and exciting as it can get. But it was a tough fight one would say. Both the teams tried their best and played well, but in sports, only one team gets to win and in this case, it was Team Bonds.

At the end of the first quarter, both teams were on their toes but were tied at 10 points. However, Team Bonds somehow managed to change the direction of the game in the second quarter and outscored Team Rice 21-16. It was quite difficult for Team Rice during the third quarter as they were once again outscored by their opponent and held a 12-point lead as they entered into the last quarter.

Team Rice worked hard and tried their best to pull off the comeback but was not successful as they could not manage to cross the line. Actor Rome Flynn, known for his role in the popular crime-thriller TV series How To Get Away With Murder, led all the scorers that too with 22 points. On the other hand, Rickea Jackson did her part and provided another 16 points. And that's pretty much how Team Bonds won the game.

Team Bonds scored 66, whereas Team Rice scored 55. It was a tight match indeed.

Who won the title of the Most Valued Player of the 2025 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game?

The Most Valued Player of the 2025 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was none other than Rome Flynn as he showcased an extraordinary performance. The 33-year-old actor scored 22 points, five assists, and eight rebounds. After he received the MVP honors, the actor said:

"I am a team player."

And also added that it was his team members who encouraged him to win the game.